Start your recovery journey at Journey Recovery Centre, a leading rehabilitation facility in Upper Houghton, Johannesburg. Conveniently located just 20 minutes from Sandton and 15 minutes from OR Tambo International Airport, Journey provides confidential, medically supervised treatment for addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, and mental health conditions — with 24/7 support and Medical Aid acceptance.
Journey Recovery Centre is a private rehabilitation facility in Upper Houghton, Johannesburg, offering compassionate, evidence-based treatment for addiction and mental health conditions. Founded by Yonit and Clive Blumenthal, the centre combines lived experience with professional expertise to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment for recovery.
Located in a peaceful residential setting, Journey provides personalised treatment programmes that address not only addiction but also trauma, anxiety, depression, and underlying emotional challenges. Each treatment plan is designed around the individual, ensuring meaningful and long-term recovery outcomes.
The centre's holistic approach focuses on rebuilding physical health, emotional balance, relationships, and lifestyle habits — helping individuals and families regain stability and confidence.
Yonit Blumenthal
Co-Founder & Counsellor | Trauma Specialist
Clive Blumenthal
Co-Founder & Counsellor | 16+ Years Sobriety
Choosing the right rehabilitation centre can make a life-changing difference.
Led by professionals who understand addiction and recovery firsthand.
Covers major South African providers, including Hospital Plan.
Licensed by the Department of Health and Social Development.
A homely, secure setting designed for healing and recovery.
Inpatient, outpatient, detox, and halfway house programmes available.
Centres in Johannesburg and Ballito for wider accessibility.
Comprehensive rehabilitation services designed for every stage of recovery.
Journey's professional intervention service helps families and loved ones guide someone struggling with addiction towards accepting help — using a compassionate, structured approach to break through denial and create the opening for treatment. Journey's counsellors guide both the individual and the family through this critical first step.
The essential first step for many clients — a 72-hour medically supervised detox led by an addiction specialist doctor with 24-hour nursing care. Journey's medical detox ensures clients are safe, comfortable, and carefully monitored throughout the withdrawal process, establishing the physical foundation for sustained recovery.
Journey's full residential inpatient programme provides structured, full-time care in a comfortable, supportive environment. Designed for individuals recovering from substance addiction, psychiatric conditions, or behavioural problems, the programme combines individual therapy, group sessions, trauma work, and daily structure — guided by an expert multidisciplinary team.
An essential bridge between inpatient treatment and independent living — Journey's Halfway House provides a structured, supervised, sober-living environment where clients continue to build the skills, habits, and support networks needed for lasting recovery, while gradually resuming work, study, and family responsibilities.
Journey's outpatient programme offers a flexible, modern approach to addiction treatment for clients who cannot commit to residential care due to work, family, or financial circumstances. Professional clinical support, therapy sessions, and ongoing recovery guidance — structured around your life, not against it.
Speak to our compassionate admissions team 24/7. We'll help you understand the right programme for you or your loved one — with complete confidentiality.
Whatsapp UsMany patients in Johannesburg can access treatment through Medical Aid — helping reduce the financial burden of professional rehab care.
Speak to our team anytime for guidance and support.
Safe, supervised detox and professional evaluation.
Structured therapy, counselling, and recovery support.
Continued recovery through outpatient care and halfway house.
A peaceful, comfortable environment designed for recovery and wellbeing.
Guidance and counselling to help families heal and support recovery together.
Structured, compassionate interventions to help a loved one accept treatment.
Help confirming Medical Aid coverage and guiding you through admission.
Testimonials
Guest Review
"Journey was my second home, I recommended it. And staff members are friendly, loving, caring — especially sister Lindo. The place is very clean. Group sessions are helpful; they know how to treat an addict and how to communicate with people. Truly speaking, Journey helped me a lot. I'm a better person today because of them. Big up to Thando, Savvena and Rami — may God continue to bless you."
Confidential help is available 24/7 in Johannesburg. Speak to our team today and begin your journey to recovery.
